Policy Fellow, Ai Governance (Standards And Regulation)

The Alan Turing Institute

Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.

BACKGROUND

The Public Policy Programme works alongside policy makers in pursuit of the Institute's mission – to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better – by developing research, tools, and techniques that have a positive impact on society. Within this aim, the programme tackles questions of how to develop and deploy AI for better governance and policymaking, and how to advance regulatory frameworks and governance mechanisms for the ethical development and deployment of AI.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Public Policy Programme works alongside policy makers in pursuit of the Institute's mission – to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better – by developing research, tools, and techniques that have a positive impact on society. Within this aim, the programme tackles questions of how to develop and deploy AI for better governance and policymaking, and how to advance regulatory frameworks and governance mechanisms for the ethical development and deployment of AI.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Generating research and thought leadership on Standards and Regulation for AI that encompasses technical as well as non-technical considerations and addresses questions in areas such as reliability and safety, security, transparency, fairness, accountability, interoperability, and wider societal implications.
• Leading engagement, community building, and knowledge production & exchange activities with diverse stakeholders (including industry, regulators, academia, and civil society) in the UK and internationally through workshops, roundtables, webinars, and other relevant formats.
• Developing resources, tools, and training materials to equip stakeholders with knowledge on best practice, standards, regulatory strategies, and the wider AI governance landscape.
• Contributing to strategy development across existing and future workstreams, including identification of synergies with other work being pursued within and outside the Turing.

Person Specification

• · A PhD or an equivalent level of professional experience that provides suitable foundations for understanding technical as well as governance- and management-related aspects concerning the design, development, and use of AI technologies (including ethical and regulatory considerations). This may be a degree in the social sciences, law, fields concerned with technical aspects of AI and digital innovation (such as computer science), or other relevant disciplines.
• · An excellent understanding of technical as well as governance- and management-related aspects concerning the design, development, and use of AI technologies.
• · A strong understanding of the current literature on regulatory and ethical considerations related to AI.
• · A general understanding of and strong interest in existing and emerging legal and regulatory frameworks and requirements with relevance to AI technologies at the national and international level.

Terms and Conditions

This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term basis for two years. The annual salary is £55,184 - £56,779 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies.

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter.We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

Application procedure

Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply and the interview process.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive.

This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition.